The Lord of the Rings Online: Rise of Isengard Beta to Launch on July 27th
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THE LORD OF THE RINGS ONLINEâ„¢: RISE OF ISENGARDâ„¢ TO LAUNCH BETA PROGRAM ON JULY 27TH
Turbine announced today The Lord of the Rings Onlineâ„¢: Rise of Isengardâ„¢, the next expansion to the award-winning free-to-play massively multiplayer online roleplaying game (MMORPG) will launch its Beta Program on July 27, 2011. The Rise of Isengard Beta Program is Invite-only. Players across North America and Europe can pre-purchase Rise of Isengard to receive special benefits including preferred access to the Beta Program. For more information visit http://www.lotro.com/isengard.
Players can take can take advantage of three special pre-purchase offers to celebrate the release of the third major expansion to LOTRO:
'¢ Rise of Isengard Base Edition Includes the full Rise of Isengard expansion plus:
'¢ Steed of the Gap, a new in-game mount with matching red cosmetic cloak for every character on your account
'¢ In-game title Guard of the Isen
'¢ 25% XP boost for all characters on an account up to level 65
'¢ Rise of Isengard Heroic Edition Includes the full Rise of Isengard expansion plus:
'¢ 1,000 Turbine Points for use in the LOTRO Store
'¢ Steed of the Gap, a new in-game mount with choice of matching cosmetic cloak and armor in your choice of red, white or green for every character on your account
'¢ In-game title Guard of the Isen
'¢ 25% XP boost for all characters on an account up to level 65
'¢ Rise of Isengard Legendary Edition -- Includes the full Rise of Isengard expansion plus:
'¢ 1,000 Turbine Points for use in the LOTRO Store
'¢ All three Steeds of the Gap, new in-game mounts with matching cosmetic cloak and armor in all three colors for every character on your account
'¢ In-game title Guard of the Isen
'¢ 25% XP boost for all characters on an account up to level 65
'¢ Access to the Path of the Fellowship Quest Packs including Trollshaws, Eregion, Moria, Lothlorien and Mirkwood
Players will have access to all of the bonus items including the new mount, cosmetic cloak and armor, in-game title and XP boost immediately after purchase. The Rise of Isengard expansion itself will be available to play on September 27, 2011. These special offers will only be available for a limited time. For more information, please visit www.lotro.com/isengard.
THE LORD OF THE RINGS ONLINE: RISE OF ISENGARD FEATURES:
'¢ Explore Three New Regions! -- The time has come for you to turn eastward, toward the vale of Isengard. Where ancient forests once flourished, a corrupted waste of metal and wheels suffers under the thrall of the traitorous wizard Saruman. Here, in the shadows of the tower of Orthanc, gathers an army of Orcs and Uruk-hai, toiling to make ready for war. Forge ahead into these devastated lands and uncover new quests, skills, and traits as you strive to thwart Saruman's ambition.
'¢ Dunland Adventure amidst the bright forests in the foothills of the southern Misty Mountains. Beware the Dunland Clans, rugged warriors tempted by the dark promise of power.
'¢ Gap of Rohan Battle over the legendary pass between Eriador and the plane of Rohan. This key strategic point must be defended against the ambitions of Sauron.
'¢ Isengard Explore Orthanc, one of the iconic Two Towers as it rises over the once beautiful Isengard valley. The once beautiful vale now desecrated beyond imagination by the Wizard Saruman the betrayer.
'¢ Advance to Level 75!
'¢ Face new challenges and continue to forge your own legend in Middle-earth with all-new epic quests, skills, and deeds as you fight new enemies on your journey level 75!
'¢ Master the Legendary New 24-Player Raid!
'¢ Face the ancient evil of Draigoch, one of the most powerful creatures in Middle-earth! Prepare for the ultimate challenge where nothing less than the strength of an entire force of 24 heroes stands the chance of victory.
